KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) will record statements from eight individuals as part of its investigation into four former senior officers of former prime minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob.
MACC chief commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki said the eight individuals will be called in to assist with the investigation on suspected corruption as early as this week.
“We will summon eight witnesses this week and also next week,” he said, Bernama reported.
The anti-graft chief said the Anti-Money Laundering Division is currently reviewing documents seized in connection with the investigation.
“The documents are being examined, and the investigation is not limited to the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission Act 2009,” he said.
Azam said the investigation also falls under the Anti-Money Laundering, Anti-Terrorism Financing and Proceeds of Unlawful Activities Act 2001.
On Feb 21, MACC detained four officials linked to Ismail Sabri under a remand order issued by Magistrate Irza Zulaikha Rohanuddin at the Putrajaya Court.
According to MACC sources, three of the individuals were remanded for five days starting Feb 21.
The fourth was remanded for three days before being released last Sunday, the sources added.
